Carl-Haley-Obituary

Carl Wrenn Haley

Roanoke, Virginia

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Rev. Dr. Carl Wrenn Haley, 95, of Roanoke, died Saturday evening, August 30, 2008, at the Roanoke United Methodist Home. Rev. Haley was born November 27, 1912, in Strasburg, Va., the fourth son of the Rev and Mrs. James H. Haley, a minister in the Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal...

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I learned of Rev. Haley's death in the Duke Divinity magazine. My grandfather, Rev. Shannon Holloway, was a housemate of his and a member of the "chain gang" of Duke theologians who maintained a letter for many decades! I have copies of many of Rev. Haley's letters if any of his grandchildren would want to see them.
I know they are having a glorious reunion in Heaven.

I will never forget Dr. Haley. When I was sixteen he was my pastor. He and dear Margaret took me to Lake Junaluska for a conference that changed my life. They taught me many wonderful life lessons and guided me through some rough times.
I have always considered myself blessed to have had known such wonderful people.
When I think about pivotal moments and people in my life...Carl Haley is there (as well as Margaret). My thoughts, prayers and love are with the family...Susan Spain Beers

I grew up attending Belmont in Roanoke and my mother and grandmother were lifelong members. Dr. Haley baptized me and was my mothers favorite pastor.My sympathy.Emory and Henry,class of 1975.

With much appreciation for Dr. Haley's commitment to and support for mission work within the United Methodist Church and his compassionate spirit, we celebrate his life.

Wrenn,
I have admired and respected your Dad since first meeting him in the early 1960's. He was devoted to his Lord and to bringing comfort to the people around him. He was always mindful of the human plight and to the needs of others. His compassion, his quiet sincerity, and the openness of his outreach are an example for us all. I am glad that he and you grew with one another for many years, from child through adult. That is indeed a blessing for you both. Our thoughts are very...

I will miss you. You always lit up the room.

Dr. Carl Haley was my second cousin. He accepted me into the Methodist Church many years ago, preached my father's funeral, participated in my wedding, and baptised my only son. He was a brilliant and devout Christian who presence graced all of us. Judge James W. Haley, Jr. Court of Appeals of Virginia.

I shall miss Uncle Carl's corny jokes and good humor. He was much loved.

Margaret: Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We will miss Carl.